Machine Back Extension

Machine Back Extension Standards

Measured in lb

Machine Back Extension strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Machine Back Extension standards are based on 35,576 lifts by Strength Level users
Machine Back Extension

Male Machine Back Extension Standards (lb)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner67 lb
Novice147 lb
Intermediate264 lb
Advanced415 lb
Elite591 lb

How much should I be able to Machine Back Extension? (lb)

What is the average Machine Back Extension? The average Machine Back Extension weight for a male lifter is 264 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Machine Back Extension? Male beginners should aim to lift 67 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.

By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
1102065140243367
1202980161270400
1303895182297433
14047109202322463
15057124221347493
16067138241371521
17077153259394549
18087167278417575
19097181296438601
200108195313460626
210118208330481650
220128222347501674
230138235364520696
240148248380540719
250158260395558740
260168273411577761
270177285426595782
280187297441612802
290196309455629821
300206321470646841
310215333484662859

How many sets and reps of Machine Back Extension should I do?

These are the most popular Machine Back Extension workouts done by male lifters:

3x10 17%
3x12 13%
3x15 9%
3x8 9%
4x12 8%

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What do the strength standards mean?

Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.